Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 607

The administrative contract. Its nature. Its subjection to a special regime. Its inclusion of unusual and exceptional conditions. The reason therefor. Safeguarding public services. - The administration's right to impose financial penalties during performance of the contract for the other party's breach of its obligations. The contract having fulfilled its purposes. Its effect. No penalty may be imposed, but its right to claim compensation for damage it sustained during performance is not extinguished.